Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden

Maryland legislature overrides governor’s veto on slavery reparation commission

The Maryland legislature overrode a veto by Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday, clearing the way for the creation of a commission to study potential reparations for slavery. The bill’s veto was overridden in the Maryland House by a vote of 93-35 and in the Maryland Senate by a vote of 31-14. The passage of the bill creates the Maryland Reparations Committee, whose stated purpose is to “study and make recommendations relating to appropriate benefits t…

Black Democrat governor vetoed slavery reparations bill — but other Dems in his state have now kept it alive

In Maryland, a new commission to study slavery reparations will soon be established after a months-long legislative fight.On Tuesday, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's veto of a bill that would establish a commission to study slavery reparations.Fox News reported that the Senate voted 31-14 to override the veto, and the House of Delegates approved the override 93-35. Democrats enjoy a sizable majority in…

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Democrat Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto to Establish Slavery Reparations Commission.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Maryland General Assembly voted to override Governor Wes Moore’s (D) veto of a bill creating a slavery reparations commission.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Maryland General Assembly, Gov. Wes Moore, and state Delegates Matthew Morgan (R) and Terri Hill (D).WHEN & WHERE: The vote took place on Tuesday in Maryland.KEY QUOTE: “This bill betrays the original intention, the unifying event of the civil rights movement. It’s immo…

Maryland lawmakers to create Reparations Commission after overriding Governor's veto

The Maryland General Assembly this week overrode Governor Wes Moore's veto that would have nixed plans for a Reparations Commission.

Legislature overrides Moore’s veto, approves creation of reparations commission

Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D- Prince George's) applauds after the Maryland Senate Tuesday voted to override Gov. Wes Moore's (D) veto of a bill to study reparations for African Americans in Maryland. (Photo by Christine Condon/Maryland Matters)It took years to pass — and another eight months to override the governor’s veto — but lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that creates a Maryland Reparations Commission. The bill establishes a 23-m…